American Academy of Nursing Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The American Academy of Nursings mission is to improve health and achieve health equity by impacting policy through nursing leadership, innovation, and science.
- Income
- $4.8 million
- Spending
- $5.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- 12.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 75%
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 1,838
- Highest pay
- $368,868, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- $2.0 million spent. Conferences - The Academys annual Health Policy Conference explored the importance of virtual health, community-based partnerships, and the economics of nursing to advance the goal of attaining a more equitable future. Through presentations by invited speakers, selected scholarly abstracts, and discussion, attendees were provided educational opportunities. The event was open to national and international nurses and other health care stakeholders.
- $567,419 spent. Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science - the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) works to advance goals related to nursing and health care research, scientific training, learning opportunities, and career development. CANS serves as a national voice for nursing science to promote better health. The conference focuses on research dissemination where nurse researchers from around the world join with recognized scientific experts, funding agencies, and policy makers to explore emerging scientific discoveries. Dues are collected.
- $560,573 spent. Membership services - Selection of fellows for induction into the Academy is one of the critical functions of the organization. Selection as an Academy fellow involves a rigorous review of applications by a designated committee. Fellowship in the Academy is an honor held in the highest regard within the nursing profession. Dues are collected on an annual basis from the fellows.
- $769,785 spent. All other program expenses including and Institute of Nursing Leadership.
- All other program expenses including and Institute of Nursing Leadership. 769785. 123008. 0.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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